MOTOR enthusiasts are gathering in Oxford later this week to celebrate the 60th anniversary of a "forgotten marque."

This year marks the diamond jubilee of the Morris Eight Series E, which was built at Cowley from 1938 to 1948. The Series E remained in production until the advent of the Morris Minor in 1948 and 50 'E' owners are returning with their cars to the spiritual home of Morris Motors at Cowley for the anniversary celebrations.

One of the event organisers, John Hale, said the cars would be gathering at The Longwall restaurant on the site of the former Cowley works on Saturday for the start of a weekend of activities.

The cars will be on public display from 10am to 12 noon on Sunday with a demonstration of Morris dancing. At 1pm the cars will drive in convoy to the centre of Oxford to pass the site of the original Morris garage on the way to Gloucester Green where the cars will again be on display.

The organisers have heard from two former Morris men who worked on the Series E.

Any former Morris workers from the 'E' production lines are invited to contact Mr Hale on 01529 303784 or write to him at 64 Meadowfield, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7BA.

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